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How a golden bug turned Peter Marino on to collecting Tiffany Silver
“I have always looked twice at the ‘black sheep’ of the arts—objects that are of a style or an aesthetic that are out of favor due to the vagaries of fashion,” says the architect Peter Marino in his new book, Tiffany Silver: The Peter Marino Collection. The book is an inside look into Peter’s private archive of nearly 100 pieces of master silversmithing by the renowned American company—from spoons and teapots to highly decorative pitchers and serving trays.
How a golden bug turned Peter Marino on to collecting Tiffany Silver
“I have always looked twice at the ‘black sheep’ of the arts—objects that are of a style or an aesthetic that are out of favor due to the vagaries of fashion,” says the architect Peter Marino in his new book, Tiffany Silver: The Peter Marino Collection. The book is an inside look into Peter’s private archive of nearly 100 pieces of master silversmithing by the renowned American company—from spoons and teapots to highly decorative pitchers and serving trays.
Positive allosteric modulation of emodepside sensitive Brugia malayi SLO-1F and Onchocerca volvulus SLO-1A potassium channels by GoSlo-SR-5-69
Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article ? This is an uncorrected proof. Citation: McHugh M, Njeshi CN, Smith N, Kashyap SS, Datta R, Sun H, et al. (2025) Positive allosteric modulation of emodepside sensitive Brugia malayi SLO-1F and Onchocerca volvulus SLO-1A potassium channels by GoSlo-SR-5-69. PLoS Pathog 21(9): e1012946. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1012946 Editor: Constance A. M.
Positive allosteric modulation of emodepside sensitive Brugia malayi SLO-1F and Onchocerca volvulus SLO-1A potassium channels by GoSlo-SR-5-69
Abstract Human lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis are Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), of major public health concern. Prophylaxis and treatment rely on anthelmintics that effectively eliminate migrating microfilariae but lack efficacy against adult filarial worms. To expedite the elimination of both diseases, the introduction of drugs with adulticidal activity is paramount.
Iowa Unemployment Rate Steady, Labor Participation Rate Up
Statewide Iowa — Iowa’s unemployment rate held steady in June at 2.7%. Iowa Workforce Development spokesperson, Jesse Dougherty, says that’s encouraging news. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/dd0720workforce1.mp3 The labor participation rate dropped during the pandemic, but has been coming back up. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/dd0720workforce2.mp3 Doughtery says they do have some information from surveys of those entering the workforce.
Feenstra: Cutting Cost Of Crop Insurance In New Farm Bill A Focus
Washington, DC — Fourth District Congressman Randy Feenstra says he’s focusing part of the new Farm Bill on the cost of crop insurance. Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, says the expense of crop insurance is a major barrier to young farmers who are just getting started in production agriculture.
KIWA Marketplace For July 20, 2023
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Trump In Iowa: Federal Prosecutors “Deranged People”
Linn County, Iowa — Just before a trip to Iowa, President Donald Trump announced he’s been notified he’s a target in a grand jury investigation of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. During remarks at a meeting of Linn County Republicans last night, Trump called federal prosecutors “evil…deranged people” who want to put a person in jail for the rest of their life if they say something about an election.
Reynolds Provides Update On Her Government Realignment Plan
Des Moines, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds says more than 2,600 state employees have transitioned to a different state agency after her state government reorganization plan took effect July 1st. The number of state agencies has been cut from 37 down to 16. Over 500 open positions in state government have been eliminated. Reynolds says the workforce may shrink more as state employees resign or retire.
BREAKING: Judge Issues Temporary Injunction, Blocking Six-Week Abortion Ban
Statewide Iowa — Iowa’s ban on most abortions is now on hold. A district court judge has issued a temporary injunction that blocks enforcement of the new abortion restrictions Governor Reynolds signed into law Friday afternoon. The judge said attorneys for Iowa abortion providers had shown the six week abortion ban created irreparable harm, however the judge said the Iowa Board of Medicine may go ahead and draft rules for enforcing the law.
Iowa DNR: Rain Helps Fill Streams Hit By Drought
Northwest Iowa — Recent rains have given some hope that Iowa will pull out of the drought conditions that weren’t helped by a drier than normal spring. DNR hydrologist, Tim Hall, says some areas saw several inches of rain in a short time, which he says is good, even if a lot of it ran off the ground without sinking in. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/dd0717hall1.mp3 He says there weren’t any reports of significant flash flooding, which is a good indicator of just how dry it is.
KIWA Marketplace For July 17, 2023
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KIWA Sunday Church Streams
The online stream for Sheldon’s church services broadcast on KIWA AM 1550 and FM 100.7 can be heard live online by clicking here. The online stream is live from 9 am to noon.
KIWA Marketplace For July 12, 2023
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KIWA Marketplace For July 11, 2023
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University Of Iowa Hosts Clinical Trial Of RSV Vaccine For People 60 And Over
Iowa City, Iowa — The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is hosting a clinical trial for a vaccine that promises to protect senior citizens against the respiratory disease known as RSV. Dr. Patricia Winokur, executive dean of the UI Carver College of Medicine, says many of the trial’s participants are grandparents.
Iowa State University Tries Tech, Could Speed Up Testing Process For Next Epidemic
Ames, Iowa — Iowa State University researchers are trying out a machine which could greatly improve capacities for future epidemic-related testing surges. ISU’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory received nearly one-million dollars from the US Department of Agriculture to study what’s known as Smart Chip qPCR technology. ISU researcher Rahul Nelli says it could significantly increase the number of tests the lab could run for things like COVID-19.
Latest Banking Scam Called ‘Smishing’ Uses Texts To Try And Dupe You
Statewide Iowa — Iowans are being warned about a new type of phone scam called “smishing.” It’s similar to “phishing” except now crooks are using text messages to try and get you to give up your personal financial information. Paul Benda, a cybersecurity officer with the American Bankers Association, says people should know not to reveal sensitive information like their passwords and Social Security numbers, even if the source appears legitimate.
Campaign Aims To Teach Iowans How To Recognize A Stroke, And To Get Help ASAP
Statewide Iowa — Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in Iowa, claiming about 1,400 lives a year, and a campaign is underway to teach Iowans about the symptoms and the importance of acting quickly. Dr. Clinton Wright, with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, says in addition to being potentially deadly, strokes cause more serious long-term disabilities than any other disease.
KIWA Marketplace For July 5, 2023
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Three Dozen Tornadoes Confirmed In Iowa So Far In 2023
Statewide Iowa — State Climatologist Justin Glisan says Iowa has been in a severe weather drought for the past three years. So far this year, there have been three dozen confirmed tornadoes in the state. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/RIkayJGalley1-1.mp3 Over the past four decades, Iowa has been averaging 48 tornadoes a year. June has generally been the peak month for tornado activity in Iowa, but it appears there’s been just one tornado reported in the state this month.
Precipitation Deficit In 2023 Starts In June
Sheldon, Iowa — Although June 2023 started with a precipitation surplus, it wasn’t long before that surplus turned into a deficit, and the month ended with Sheldon being 1.42 below normal precipitation. According to the weather facts ascertained daily by KIWA in downtown Sheldon, there were 10 days throughout the month that had measurable precipitation fall. In addition to that there were two days that had just a trace of rain, but it was not measurable.
New State Laws Take Effect Saturday, Including Extended Work Hours For Teens
Statewide Iowa — Saturday, July 1st is the day dozens of state laws take effect, including the massive plan to reorganize state government. The number of state agencies is shrinking from 37 to 16. Next week, many state employees will be reporting to new bosses. Another new state law changes child labor guidelines.
Iowa Attorney General Bird: ‘Heartbeat’ Law Is Constitutional
Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says she believes a so-called “heartbeat” law to ban most abortions in Iowa is constitutional. The Iowa Supreme Court recently deadlocked three-to-three after the governor asked the justices to overturn a lower court’s ruling on that 2018 law.
KIWA Marketplace For June 29, 2023
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Branstad: US-China Relations At Low Point
Nationwide — Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad recently returned to China, the country where he served as US Ambassador for three years. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/KIOWchinatrip2.mp3 Branstad resigned as ambassador to China in the fall of 2020. A year later he formed a consulting firm that gives advice on how to conduct business in China.
Open Records Lawsuit Settlement With Governor Now Final
Des Moines, Iowa — A settlement with the governor in an open records lawsuit is now final. ACLU of Iowa attorney, Thomas Story, says there will be some oversight along with the payment in case. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/dd0626aclu1.mp3 Clark Kauffman and The Iowa Capital Dispatch, Randy Evans and the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, and Laura Belin and the Bleeding Heartland blog sued after the governor failed to turn answer records requests during the pandemic.
Iowa Attorney General Hiring Three New Prosecutors
Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is hiring three new attorneys for the Statewide Prosecutions Section in the Iowa Department of Justice. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/RIkayBbird3.mp3 According to a job posting on the Attorney General’s website, the salary range for the new prosecutors is between $120,000 and $135,000 and they will assist county attorneys in the prosecution of felony-level crimes, like murder.
KIWA Marketplace For June 27, 2023
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KIWA Marketplace For June 26, 2023
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Sand: Office May Not Be Able To Audit State’s New Program For Private School Expenses
Mason City, Iowa — State Auditor Rob Sand says it’s unclear whether a new state law may restrict the ability of his office to review how a private company manages the new state-funded accounts for private school expenses. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/KGLOsand2.mp3 The law forbids the state auditor’s office from going to court to force state officials and agencies to turn over documents.
Iowa Department Of Education Director Resigns
Des Moines, Iowa — The Ohio man who took over as director of the Iowa Department of Education in mid-March is resigning. According to a news release from the governor’s office, Chad Aldis has resigned for family reasons and Governor Kim Reynolds is appointing McKenzie Snow, who’s been deputy secretary of education for Virginia, to be the next Iowa Department of Education director. Snow will take over on Monday.
Sheldon Native Joined By Other Groups Urging Presidential Candidates To Back Nationwide Abortion Restrictions
Des Moines, Iowa — Sheldon native, Bob Vander Platts, the president and CEO of The Family Leader says candidates should be clear about their position on abortion, and not just react to polling on the issue. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/RIkayDobbsevents1.mp3 Groups on both sides of the abortion debate are staging events to mark the one year anniversary of the US Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v Wade.
Ernst: Biden Administration Policy On Trans Athletes Violates Spirit Of Title IX
Washington, DC — Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is making a renewed pitch for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act she and 20 other Senate Republicans are co-sponsoring. She opposes a Biden Administration proposal to allow some restrictions in competitive high school and college sports, but forbid outright bans on transgender athletes’ participation in female sports. Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak, says biological males should not be allowed to compete in girls’ and women’s sports.
Ernst And Democrat Senator Call For Database On US Farmland Owned By Foreigners
Washington, DC — Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa says she and Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat who’s chairwoman of the Senate Ag Committee, are calling for creation of a public database of US ag land owned by foreigners and it would set the stage for forced divestment of real estate owned by foreign entities.
Sheldon Native Says Justices Who Blocked Abortion Ban Should Be Ousted
Des Moines, Iowa — A Sheldon native and leader in the successful 2010 effort to kick three justices off the Iowa Supreme Court says it may be time for a similar move after the current court deadlocked, preventing a six-week abortion ban from taking effect in Iowa. Bob Vander Plaats, the president and CEO of The Family Leader, campaigned against the retention votes for three Iowa Supreme Court justices who joined the court’s unanimous 2009 opinion legalizing same-sex marriage.
KIWA Marketplace For June 20, 2023
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ISU Agronomist: Drought Starting To Stress Crops
Northern Iowa — Crops are starting to show signs of stress brought on by the drought. Iowa Sate University Extension field agronomist, Angie Rieck Hinz sees it in the corn in her north-central Iowa area. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/dd0616hinz1.mp3 The bean crops is also impacted. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/dd0616hinz2.mp3 Hinz says some areas in her region are short four to five inches of soil moisture needed to produce a healthy crop.
Abortion-Backers Cheer Supreme Court Ruling
Des Moines, Iowa — The ACLU of Iowa and Planned Parenthood held a news conference Friday afternoon to respond to the Iowa Supreme Court ruling that leaves the injunction against Iowa’s Fetal Heartbeat law in place. Rita Bettis Austen is the ACLU’s attorney. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/dd0616pphood1.mp3 Mazie Stilwell is Planned Parenthood’s director of public affairs in Iowa.
2008 Ford Fusion
Approx 160,000 miles. Clean title, second owner. Runs great and has been well maintained every 3,000 miles. Battery replaced 12-28-2022 New spark plugs and valve cover 11-22-2022 Brakes front 11-01-2022 New front tires 07-07-2022 New tires on front 07-10-2018 New right front wheel bearing, and outer tie rods, alignment 05-18-2020 Transmission fluid flush @ 126,.691 miles First owner reported an accident which caused some right rear damage.
Scott Says He’ll ‘Clean Out’ The DOJ If He Wins The White House
Pella, Iowa — Republican candidate Tim Scott is promising to fire the head of the FBI if he’s elected president and clean out all the Department of Justice staff appointed by President Biden. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/RIkayTSpella1.mp3 Scott held a town hall style forum in Pella Wednesday night.
Ernst: US Should Focus On Military Assistance To Ukraine, End Humanitarian Aid
Washington, DC — Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says the U.S. should stop humanitarian aid to Ukraine and focus on providing more military equipment. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/RIkayJEf16s2.mp3 Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak, served 23 years in the Iowa National Guard and Army Reserve. Ernst says it’s important to our own national security to provide Ukraine with what it needs to defeat the Russians.
Staffing Shortages In Iowa Nursing Homes Almost Twice The National Average
Statewide Iowa — Staffing shortages in Iowa nursing homes remain “alarmingly high” and are almost twice the national average, according to the state director of AARP Iowa. Brad Anderson says staffing shortages can lead to poor resident care and, in some unfortunate cases, serious neglect. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/mkarp1.mp3 One reason for the high rate of staffing shortages in Iowa is too many nursing home beds for staff to cover, he says, especially in rural areas.
KIWA Saturday Morning Tee Box Program
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Iowa Senate Democrats Select Jochum Of Dubuque As New Leader
Des Moines, Iowa — Democrats in the Iowa Senate have removed the lawmaker who’s been their leader for two and a half years and selected a veteran legislator to be Senate Minority Leader. According to a news release, Senate Democrats have unanimously selected Pam Jochum of Dubuque to be Senate Democratic Leader, replacing Zach Wahls of Coralville. Wahls faced criticism from some his colleagues for his decision to dismiss two long time employees June 2nd.
Pence Officially Kicks Off Presidential Campaign
Statewide Iowa — Former Vice President Mike Pence says he’s entering the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential race because he has a different vision for the country and the party than Donald Trump. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/RIkayPenceIn2.mp3 Pence kicked off his campaign over the noon hour with a rally in Ankeny, calling the former president reckless.
KIWA Marketplace For June 8, 2023
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DeSantis Sends Florida Staff To Assist With Davenport Collapse, Rescue Workers Return To Sioux City
Davenport, Iowa — Florida Governor and Republican Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis sent staff from two Florida agencies to the site of a partial building collapse in Davenport. On May 28th, one of the support braces on the apartment building in Davenport buckled and bricks began to fall from the six-story structure. This past weekend, the bodies of three residents were recovered from the rubble.
Ernst: Those That Are Able Bodied Should Be Working
Washington, DC — Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says the recent deal to raise the nation’s borrowing limit wasn’t perfect, but it was acceptable to enough Republicans and Democrats to avert a federal government default. https://kiwaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/RIkayJEdebt1.mp3 President Biden said months ago he would not negotiate on raising the so-called debt ceiling, but the bill he signed last week includes spending reforms. Ernst and the rest of Iowa’s congressional delegation voted for it.
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